Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is
running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
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Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is
running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are
connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
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Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric
cables. |
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Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Other materials:
Removing and installing front side window
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles and leather gloves.
Note
To cut out the front side window, use the wire reel -VAS 6452/1-.
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Pull trim strip (if fitted) out of seal.
Protect surr ...
Cavity sealing, rear body
Cavity sealing, wheel housing and underbody at rear, 4-Motion
vehicles
Illustration shows left side. The right side is the mirror image.
Note
The indicated areas have been treated with cavity sealant and must
be resealed following repairs.
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Removing and installing brake servo, RHD vehicles with diesel engine
Note
If there are problems with the brake servo, first check the
brake servo vacuum system
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Release tool -T10159 ...
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Safety precautions when working on cooling system